STORMS: Invaluable contribution

Published:06:00Friday 15 January 2016

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I write to express my thanks to the many people of the North East who were out and ready to help their neighbours during the December storms, from churches and community centres that opened their doors to those who handed out cups of tea. We saw the real spirit of the region and people’s generosity exceeded expectations.

I also want to thank members of the emergency services, military, Environment Agency, volunteers and all others who responded. I saw people from across the country who had travelled at short notice to help total strangers in any way they could, many giving up time with their families over the festive period to help.

To all those who gave so much time and effort, your contribution was invaluable, thank you.